| 93 year old softball pitcher leads his team to victory |
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| Friday, 08 June 2007 | |
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Opposing pitcher and relative youngster Paul Rotter allowed nine runs in six innings. Each faced the other only once at the plate. Werner drew a walk, and Rotter singled. Pinch runners replaced both on the base paths. Paul Rotter after the game said that "Not only do I have fun - it's good for me”. A retired special education teacher, he has played ball since 1936 and said he had no intention of giving up the game anytime soon. Nor does Werner, a retired New York City physical education teacher who has played since 1927. "They don't care how old the pitcher is, as long as they get the bat on the ball," said Werner. Between the two, they had more than 150 years of experience. The senior league, sponsored by The Bristal Assisted Living Communities, is made up of players at least 68 years old. Founded two decades ago, the league counts a record 106 players this year. Share & Bookmark             |
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